Eddy current controller
15/06/2020
The eddyNCDT 3070 is a new powerful eddy current measurement system from Micro-Epsilon that is suitable for high-precision displacement, distance, position, runout, extension, thermal expansion and oil film thickness measurements in harsh industrial environments. The system is designed to work with Micro-Epsilon’s range of subminiature sensors, which offer measuring ranges of less than 1 mm and measure to submicron accuracies at a frequency response up to 20 kHz.The system comprises a compact controller, sensor and sensor cable and can be factory calibrated for ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The eddyNCDT 3070 is dust-proof and protected against immersion in water for a short period of time (IP67). The sensors are designed for ambient temperatures up to +200°C and ambient pressure up to 700 bar.
Active temperature compensation is provided for the sensor and the controller, which ensures high-temperature stability of the complete measurement system. The compact and robust design, as well as its compatibility with Micro-Epsilon’s range of subminiature sensors, means that the eddyNCDT 3070 is ideal for installation in confined spaces on machines and in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) system applications.
The eddyNCDT 3070 is highly adaptable to suit almost any industrial displacement, distance and position measurement application. The DT3071 controller provides enhanced features such as five-point calibration, setting of switching and temperature outputs, as well as storage of multiple characteristic curves. If two or more systems operate next to each other, they do not need to be synchronised – a new frequency separation feature enables these systems to operate in parallel without influencing one another.Typical applications include the measurement of shaft movement (lateral and axial runout), lubrication gap (oil film thickness) and thermal expansion, as well as the monitoring of machines in high-speed automated production environments. Furthermore, due to the controller’s storage feature for multiple characteristic curves, the system is highly suited to test-bench, research and development (R&D) and laboratory applications.
The industrial-grade M12 Ethernet interface enables modern fieldbus connectivity. Due to the controller’s compact die cast aluminium design and the fieldbus connection, the measurement system is suitable for integration into a variety of production plant, machines and systems. An easy-to-use web interface simplifies set-up and configuration.
The system is compact, robust and reliable in harsh industrial conditions. It is equipped with smart signal processing and fieldbus interfaces, which simplify integration into machines and automated production systems. High application versatility is provided with over 100 different compatible sensors.
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